18K Yellow Gold, Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This absolutely stunning ring, boasts a gorgeous 1.00 carat emerald and measuring 6.30 x 5.35 x 3.60 mm. Surrounded by eight top quality round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approxi...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Natural Emerald 1cts Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made Ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features an emerald gems...
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
4.70 Carat Round Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Accent Stone: Trillion cut Diamond 0.50 carat I-SI2 Made of solid 18K yellow gold. Total ring weight 6.74g Ring Size: 7 sizable New
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Modern 18 K yellow & white Gold Band Ring Emarald Cabochon Diaomond
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A modern 18 K yellow and white Gold Band Ring featruing a fine deep green Emerald Cabochon weighing approximately 2 ct and 32 round brilliant cut Diamonds weighing ca. 1.80 ct, G col...
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Burmese 12.00ct Star Ruby Cocktail Ring, 18K Yellow Gold, One-of-a-Kind
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
This distinctive cocktail ring showcases a 4.00-carat oval cabochon Burmese star ruby as its centerpiece, complemented by a surrounding halo of seven untreated star rubies totaling a...
Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spinel Pink Three Stone Asscher Anniversary/Engagement 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
**Made to order, custom options are available(Yellow, white 18K, 14K gold, or platinum), don't hesitate to inquire!
Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Genuine Zambian Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in GOES, NL
Discover timeless elegance with this extraordinary Zambian emerald ring set in rich 18-carat yellow gold and sparkling diamonds.
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 2.80ct Emerald Ring MF30-030226
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This impeccably crafted ring offers a stunning sense of simplicity. At the center of the bold 18K Yellow Gold setting, a striking 2.80 carat Emerald adds a breathtaking pop of color.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Serpent Ring with Emerald Eyes
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Worn on the hand its lines follow the natural shape of the finger. Crafted in 18K yellow gold, the ring weighs 9.2 grams. The serpent’s eyes are set with emeralds.
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 K Gold Vintage Victorian Style Marquise Shaped Diamond Emerald Cluster Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Vintage Ring reminiscent the Victorian style in 18 K yellow Gold set centrally with a Emerald Cabochon weighing approximately 1.20 ct and surrounded by 25 brilliant cut Diamonds , G ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.00 Carat Colombian Natural Emerald Diamonds Cocktail Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Second stone, natural round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approx. 2.00 carats, clarity SI1-SI2 / color H-G Total gemstone weight 8.00 carats Total ring weight 16.5g Composition yel...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 3.0ct Emerald Ring MF12-013026
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Crafted from 18K Yellow Gold, twin Emeralds with a total weight of 3.0 carats add style and sophistication to the center.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,424Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Cocktail Ring, Statement Emerald Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Emerald Statement Ring Set in 18K Gold featuring natural emerald of 5.32 carats and diamonds of 1.51 carats.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18K Yellow Gold Zambian Emerald Signet Ring 0.45 Carat Natural Emerald Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Description A bold fusion of classic form and contemporary detail, this 18K yellow gold signet ring is elevated with a finely crafted surface of natural Zambian emeralds, totaling 0....
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Solitaire Ring Natural Colombian Emerald 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Estate Solitaire Ring Fine Natural Colombian Emerald Emerald Cut 0.80 Carat Weight 4.5g Vivid Medium Dark Green Size 6 In Excelelnt condition
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.00 Carats Loop Ring East-West Oval Colombian Emerald Natural Gold
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Product Specifications: Center Stone: Natural Colombian Emerald Cut/Shape: OvalCarat Weight: Approx. 2.00 carats Dimensions: 9.5 mm x 7.5 mm Setting Style: Custom dip-bezel, East-Wes...
Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
18k Yellow Emerald Diamond Ring.
Located in Firenze, FI
Antique Edwardian 18k / Square cut Emerald and Natural White Diamond Ring. Circa 1910 - 1920's. Gold weight : 4,200 gr Emerald : 0.60 c Diamond : 0.50 c
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1.75ct Colombian Emerald Ring MF08-051826
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
An opulent design makes this luxury ring simply unforgettable. Crafted from lustrous 18K Yellow Gold, a pear-shaped 1.75 carat Colombian Emerald makes a statement at the center.
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
7.03 Carat Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Solitaire Bezel Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The centerpiece is set in 18k yellow gold, offering a sleek and modern design.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Emerald Cut 2.70ctw GIA
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $100 or Down 1 size for $100 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Clarity Enhanced (F1) Carat(s): 1.40...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a breathtaking ring crafted in beaming 18K yellow gold that showcases a beautiful and sparkling duo of vivid green marquise emeralds and diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This chic 1970s emerald and diamond ring in 18K yellow gold features a square emerald-cut emerald weighing 2.15 carats and measuring 8 x 8 mm.
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$27,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
Emerald Bazel Cut 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 18K yellow gold ring features an exquisite emerald bazel cut diamond that radiates timeless elegance.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...
Certified 7.14 Carat Colombian Emerald Diamond & Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
One of a Kindl 18K yellow gold bold cluster cocktail ring centers a beautiful natural Colombian emerald and is dramatically adorned with rubies and diamonds.
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage emerald diamond platinum and 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 1990s ring showcases a vibrant 1.59 carat emerald, accented by baguette diamonds, elegantly set in platinum and 18k yellow gold for a timeless look.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$18,000Sale Price|20% Off
Colombian 3.54ct Emerald & Trillion Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Dallas, TX
Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. The ring features a 3.54ct GIA certified Colombian Emerald, accented by approximately 1ctw of trillion cut diamonds (Color H-I,...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald cut ruby engagement ring 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning engagement ring is the perfect symbol of love and commitment. Crafted from 18ct yellow gold, it features a beautiful emerald cut ruby as the main stone, with additional...
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Inspired Emerald Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Ring Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold, it features a stunning oval cut emerald at its center, weighing approximately 1.25 carats and boasting a rich green hue.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald & Diamond Halo Ring - 18k Emerald Cut 1.17ctw Cathedral
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $60 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .6...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Oval Cabochon Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3.04 ct. emerald oval cabochon. Handmade in 18k yellow gold.
Emerald, Yellow Gold
18 K Gold Natural Yellow Quartz Hand Made Chevalier Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
18 k Gold 23 gr Natural yellow rutileted quartz ring chevalier shape. Size 13 eu is possible to resize the ring. All Giulia Colussi jewelry is new and has never been previously own...
Quartz, Gold
Emerald Diamond Cascade 18k Yellow Gold Pendant & Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
They are large and bright white stones in baguette and marquise-shape set in a waterfall style. Made in 18k yellow gold and ready to be worn as a ring or detach the shank and add a c...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Diamond Ring - 18k Round .42ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 3/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .2...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 1.42ct Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a vibrant 1.42 carat Colombian emerald at its center.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds and Natural Emerald
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
18K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds Material: 18K Yellow Gold Center stone: Natural Emerald Weight: 1.5 carats Side stones: Diamonds Total weight: 0.57 carats Jewelry weight: 8.89
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Majestic emerald diamond ring 18k yellow gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Enter the world of enchantment with this dreamy and alluring yellow gold emerald ring, capturing hearts with its irresistible charm. At the heart of this exquisite jewelry piece lie...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
$3,085 / item
18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emerald and halo of diamonds that makes it a perfect ...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage GIA 3.00 carat emerald diamond 18k yellow gold ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The diamonds are F-G color and I clarity, adding a delicate frame of sparkle that enhances the emerald’s vivid color without overpowering it. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the setting ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond fancy cuts on Yellow Gold 18K Ring Unreadable hallmark.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Baguette Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, centering an exquisite 2.57-carat emerald-cut natural emerald of rich, vivid green color.
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wide Emerald Diamond Band Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Covington, LA
Details: Princess Cut Emeralds: 2.4 Carats across top and bottom rows Channel Set Diamonds: 1.00 Carats across middle row Set in 18K Yellow Gold Ring size 6.5 A bold geometric des...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 Total Weight: 6.4 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: Ruby, emerald, sapphire, diamond Emerald Carat Weight: 1...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald and Diamond Vintage-Style Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Emerald and Diamond Vintage-Style Ring in 18k Yellow Gold This vintage-style ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a 1.07 carat emerald at the center, set in a geometric d...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Colombian Emerald Diamond Engagement Ring 18 Karat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Total emerald weighing approx. 1.30 carats. Accented with natural round white diamonds J/SI, 0.20 carats Emerald measurements: 7.3 x 5.8mm Total Gemstones Weight: 1.50 Carats Total ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Emeralds Eyes Frog Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini 18k yellow gold and emeralds ring, handcrafted in Italy.
Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1.00 Carat Emerald Bezel Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 1.00 Carat Emerald Bezel Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. Emerald cut diamonds have been making waves in the world of fine jewelry, and this ring showcases ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Emerald Solitaire Bypass Ring - 18k Round .60ct
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $80 or Down 2 sizes for $60 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Emerald Treatment: Oiling Carat(s): .60ct Cut: Round St...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.00 Carat Emerald Bezel Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite 1.00 Carat Emerald Bezel Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold. Emerald cut diamonds have been making waves in the world of fine jewelry, and this ring showcases ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CITIOR 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Emeralds & Diamonds
Located in The Hague, ZH
CITIOR - 18k yellow gold ring set with emerald to. 0.40ct and brilliant cut diamonds up to. 0.30ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 9 - EU. 19(59) detailed description: the top of th...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stefan Hafner 18K Yellow Gold Diamond & Emerald Ring
By Stefan Hafner
Located in North Miami Beach, FL
Stefan Hafner Ring Diamond: 2.70ctw Emerald: 3.20ctw Size: 7 Italian made SKU: BLU01115 Price retail: $26,650.00
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
BULGARI 18K Yellow Gold Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in opulent brushed 18K yellow gold, the ring is anchored by a mesmerizing cabochon emerald of approximately 20.68 carats, its rich, verdant hue echoing the timeless splendor ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Russian Demantoid 18 K Yellow Gold White Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
It's an exquisite 18 KT Yellow Gold ring. Center stone is a stunning 1.9 ct GRS certified Russian Demantoid surrounded by Fancy Yellow Diamonds Totaling 4.5 Carats. Total Weight of C...
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
0.60 Carat Emerald Gypsy Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Bracken Jewelers
Located in Santa Monica, CA
An emerald gypsy ring by Bracken Jewelers crafted from 18K yellow gold featuring our signature soft-hammered matte finish.
Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Natural 4.20 Carat Yellow Sapphire Emerald Cut Eternity Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18K Yellow Gold Natural 4.20 Carat Yellow Sapphire Emerald Cut Eternity Ring Product: Natural Yellow Sapphire Bezel Set Eternity Band Material: 18k Yellow Gold Sapphire Details: ...
Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Emerald & Round Diamond Dome Style Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
ITEM SPECIFICS: Beautiful Emerald Cut Natural Emerald & Diamond Dome Ring in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,528Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Band Ring Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:5.928g, Emer:0.75ct,
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier "Corinthe" Emerald Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Monaco, MC
Crafted in warm 18k yellow gold, the ring centers a richly hued cabochon emerald set in a smooth bezel, creating an elegant focal point.
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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